southwest by west
–noun Navigation, Surveying. | a point on the compass 11°15′ west of southwest. Abbreviation: SWbW |
southwest by west
n.
Abbr. SWbW
The direction or point on the mariner's compass halfway between southwest and west-southwest, or 123°45' west of due north.
adv.
& adj.
Toward or from southwest by west. |
SWbW
abbr. southwest by west |
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